Slender-billed Finch
A species of Slender-billed Finch Scientific name : Xenospingus concolor Genus : Slender-billed Finch
Slender-billed Finch, A species of Slender-billed Finch
Botanical name: Xenospingus concolor
Genus: Slender-billed Finch
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The slender-billed finch (Xenospingus concolor) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Xenospingus. It is restricted to southwest Peru and northern Chile, and inhabits mainly riverine vegetation along coastal valleys. It has been considered endangered due to loss of habitat. Riparian thickets that were common are under pressure from logging by farm owners. Some information has indicated that it has adapted to threats by using olive tree plantations and other artificial habitats successfully. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Slender-billed Finch primarily feeds on insects, supplemented occasionally by seeds and fruit. Slender-billed Finch forages in dense shrubbery, gleaning insects from foliage, often in pairs or family groups.
Habitat
The slender-billed Finch occupies desert valleys with a preference for regions that feature dense riparian shrubbery, often adjacent to open spaces or grassy areas. They adapt well to cultivated landscapes and are notably present in olive plantations due to suitable vegetation structure. These birds are associated with habitats dominated by native species such as Prosopis pallida and Tessaria integrifolia, and are also found in introduced olive groves and Chinese tamarisk environments. Their presence is contingent on the availability of native trees and shrubs, with absence noted in areas where such vegetation has been fully eradicated.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Slender-billed Finch Species
Slender-billed Finch 
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